At What Age Do We Begin to Lose Skeletal Muscle Mass? #AskJaime
At what age does skeletal muscle mass begin to decline? It’s a question EVERYONE should be aware of and, in preparation for. In this video, I give my thoughts.
At what age does skeletal muscle mass begin to decline? It’s a question EVERYONE should be aware of and, in preparation for. In this video, I give my thoughts.
How Much Protein Do I Need If I’m Trying to Lose Weight?
How big of a factor is PROTEIN if you are in weight loss mode? Check out my thoughts, here.
So, you're in weight loss mode. How important is protein?
And how much of it do I need per day to maintain skeletal muscle mass?
In this video, I give my thoughts. #JaimeRD #Protein
(Run Time 3:13)
As We Age, What Should Our Priority Be? #AskJaime
As we age, what should our health focus be?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
Great question, and one I have a firsthand perspective of as my goals have definitely evolved in the last few years. In this video, I give my thoughts.
How Do I Choose a Whey Protein? #AskJaime
There's a LOT of whey protein options out there.
So, how do you choose?
There's a LOT of whey protein options out there.
So, how do you choose?
What are the biggest factors to be aware of and look for?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRD #WheyProtein
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
How Many Times Per Week Do I Consume Red Meat? #AskJaime
It may surprise you to know my personal feelings toward red meat,
and how many times per week I consume it. Or, maybe not …
It may surprise you to know my personal feelings toward red meat, and how many times per week I consume it.
Or, maybe not.
Bottom line is I like red meat, but I also consume it for a purpose.
In this video, find out why.
(Run Time 1:44)
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Certified Functional Strength Coach Certification Added
Congrats to FE’s Director of Training J. Antonio Muyco III (we call him Tony) for adding another important certification to his credentials - CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach).
Congrats to FE’s Director of Training J. Antonio Muyco III (we call him Tony) for adding another important certification to his credentials - CFSC (Certified Functional Strength Coach). The added knowledge and expertise fits perfectly into our #TrainForLiFE philosophy and helps us be even better prepared for the needs of our client family. Congrats Tony!
Should I Supplement With Collagen? #AskJaime
It seems as though collagen supplementation has kinda died, then come back, then died and come back, etc. In this episode I give my thoughts on the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen.
It seems as though collagen supplementation has kinda died, then come back, then died and come back, etc.
In this episode I give my thoughts on the potential benefits of supplementing with collagen.
(Run time: 2:00)
#JaimeRDLD #Collagen
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
4 Signals My Nutrition May Be Off #AskJaime
Our bodies can be pretty great at leaving 'bread crumbs' when something is off. And quite often, the culprit can be nutrition …
Our bodies can be pretty great at leaving 'bread crumbs' when something is wrong or off.
Most of the time, we don't realize it.
And quite often, the culprit can be nutrition.
In this video I give my thoughts on 4 common signals our bodies often give us when our nutrition is off and/or lacking a particular nutrient or nutrients.
#JaimeRDLD #Nutrition (Run time: 2:28)
Does Skeletal Muscle Mass Affect Disease Risk? #AskJaime
We always talk about how skeletal muscle mass (SMM) can help our performance - from stability and strength to overall movement. But how can carrying SMM affect disease outcome?
We always talk about how skeletal muscle mass (SMM) can help our performance - from stability and strength to overall movement.
But how can carrying SMM affect disease outcome?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #SkeletalMuscleMass
(Run time: 1:59)
My Go-To Protein Sources #AskJaime
As a dietitian, I'm always asked about what I eat.
And examples of my protein choices is no exception …
As a dietitian, I'm always asked about what I eat.
And examples of my protein choices is no exception.
In this video I give my top go-to choices for a typical week.
#JaimeRDLD #Protein
(Run time: 2:05)
Can Our Bodies Store Protein? #AskJaime
We can store glucose/carbohydrate.
And we can store dietary fat as body fat.
But, can we store protein?
We can store glucose/carbohydrate as glycogen.
We can store dietary fat as body fat.
But, can we store protein?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #cholesterol
(Run time: 1:55)
Why Am I Doing This? To Be Harder to Kill!
I wanna tell you about another reason to workout.
Like you needed one, right?
But his reason, well, it’s kinda evolved into my favorite …
I wanna tell you about another reason to workout.
Like you needed one, right?
Weight, body fat, mobility, energy, etc … everyone has their own existing motivations.
But this reason, well, it’s kind of evolved into my favorite.
Quite simply, when we exercise (referring to resistance training primarily), we are making ourselves HARDER TO KILL!
Talk about motivation … it makes me want to hit the gym instantly!
Harder to kill because our bodies can take more physical punishment from illnesses (i.e. viruses/bacteria to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's), all the way to preventing and protecting the body from injury (falls, accidents, etc.).
Maintaining skeletal muscle is our BODY ARMOR. It protects us inside and out due to the enhancement of immune function, as well as the physical barrier it provides.
So whatever your existing motivation or goal is to hit the gym, don’t give it up. You can do it! But remember, there are greater things at play … longevity and healthspan … and making us harder to kill across the heightened risks as we age.
(As a personal side note, when I think about the past 5, 10, 15 years and make an honest evaluation, my body composition needle probably hasn't changed more than a relative 10%, up or down.)
So why do I continue to work so hard at all of this? It's easy! Because I want to continue to feel good, have energy, feel strong, be able to move well, and overall, do what I want when I want to do it. Basically, I want to make myself HARDER TO KILL. If I make a few tweaks to both training and nutrition, I'm confident I can change my body fat percentage, but that, in my book, isn't the long term goal.)
Hope this helps. Remember …
EAT WITH A PURPOSE - AND BE WELL!
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSC*KB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Follow ‘Your’ Path of Skeletal Muscle Mass
If I'm working out and training consistently, I have this feeling that when I step on the InBody, I should see consistent progress in building skeletal muscle mass (SMM).
Well, let me give you the cold, hard truth …
If I'm working out and training consistently, I have this feeling that when I step on the InBody, I should see consistent progress in buiIding skeletal muscle mass (SMM).
It’s human nature, right?
I mean, why would we be doing this if we aren’t seeing progress?
Well, let me give you the cold, hard truth …
When we're younger, it's quite easy to build muscle and be strong, and see great GAINZ seemingly every time you hit the gym.
As we age, however, and we reach our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+, it becomes harder and harder.
Impossible?
Of course not! But without a doubt it is more difficult.
Now let's soften it a bit. While we all become more "mature" adults, we don't HAVE to see a continual increase in SMM, but we should remain aware of its status.
"I don't want to jump on the InBody! And why does it matter that I even track it, if I may not improve much in this area?"
Fair question.
It’s because it’s extremely important to understand the trend. Your trend.
That's right, you need to follow the path of your skeletal muscle mass.
Over the course of time (months and years), if you're holding onto the muscle you already have (or even going up), you're on the right path.
If your SMM is steadily decreasing, it's time to evaluate why and make changes (possibly in diet and/or training) that can help right the ship.
At 47 years old, my short-term goal is to work my butt off to increase my skeletal muscle as long as I'm able, understanding that my medium-term goal is to maintain that muscle mass as long as possible. Which, hopefully, will achieve my end goal of slowing the eventual decline of SMM.
Because, I want to stay strong and be able to do what I want, when I want.
Hope this perspective helps. Remember …
GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS, WHEN IT NEEDS IT!
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSCxKB, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
Does Dietary Cholesterol Consumed Increase Cholesterol in the Bloodstream?
Cholesterol can be a rather complicated topic.
In this video, I attempt to simplify it.
Cholesterol can be a rather complicated topic.
In this video, I attempt to simplify it.
Does dietary cholesterol in lead directly to an increase in cholesterol in the bloodstream? Let’s discuss.
#JaimeRDLD #cholesterol
(Run time: 2:11)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot: https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD: https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition: https://www.functionalelements.net
Bone Maintenance When Estrogen Levels Shrink
Estrogen is a driver of bone mineral density. When the ability to produce it begins to shrink, do we just sit back and let bones suffer? Nope. Not in a #TrainForLiFE world …
This one is for the ladies.
Estrogen is a driver of bone mineral density. Most of us know that.
But at some point, the ability to produce it begins to shrink, or eventually disappear altogether, typically due to age.
And bones and bone strength begin to suffer because of it.
Do we sit back and just let it happen?
Nope. Not in the #TrainForLiFE world that we at Functional Elements like to live in.
It simply means that we focus on the elements or drivers of bone mineral density and health that we CAN control.
Put another way, it means it becomes much more important to give the body what it needs, when it needs it.
That typically means two things:
1) Crank up your strength training. Don't worry I'm not talking about bulking up. I'm talking about strategic resistance training. Without the driving force of estrogen, we need a consistent effort in place to put tension on the bones to fuel maintenance and potentially even growth.
2) Feed the body what it needs. I'm talking protein. Calories. Calcium. Vitamin D3. Magnesium. These are the biggies that relate directly to bone health. Take protein for instance. Do you know how much your body requires each day? Knowing is half the battle ... putting a consistent, daily effort to make it happen is the other. And if I'm being honest, most clients I deal with fall well short on both.
The next step? It's yours. Seek out a professional to help you put the right plan together for you (I happen to know of a good one!).
And don't wait. Put a proactive plan in place at an early age and really attack the factors you CAN control to avoid the downfalls of the one's you CAN'T.
Remember, it's all about giving your body what it needs, when it needs it!
Jaime Rothermich
RD, CSSD, LD, PPSD, CSCS
Functional Elements Training & Nutrition
How Do We Optimize The Bone Health of Children #AskJaime
Want to have health bones as an adult?
It pays to have healthy bones as a child.
And what are some strategies to help optimize the bone health of our children?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
Want to have health bones as an adult?
It pays to have healthy bones as a child.
And what are some strategies to help optimize the bone health of our children?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #Dietitian
(Run time: 2:14)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot:
https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD:
https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition:
https://www.functionalelements.net
What Exercise Impacts Bone Health #AskJaime
Can exercise affect bone health?
And if so, what type of exercise has the greatest impact?
Is it walking? Is it resistance training? Is it pickleball …
Can exercise affect bone health?
And if so, what type of exercise has the greatest impact?
Is it walking? Is it resistance training? Is it pickleball???
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #Dietitian
(Run time: 2:17)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot:
https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD:
https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition:
https://www.functionalelements.net
Nutrients That Affect Bone Health #AskJaime
Want to improve bone health?
Or, maybe your current goal is to at least maintain.
Certain nutrients can play a role …
Want to improve bone health?
Or, maybe your current goal is to at least maintain.
Certain nutrients can play a role.
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #Dietitian
(Run time: 2:11)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot: https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD: https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition: https://www.functionalelements.net
How Does Weight Loss Affect Bone Health #AskJaime
Can weight loss affect our bone health?
And, if so, what's the best strategy to combat this?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
Can weight loss affect our bone health?
And, if so, what's the best strategy to combat this?
In this video, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #Dietitian
(Run time: 1:50)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot: https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD: https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition: https://www.functionalelements.net
Sugar vs. Sugar Alcohol #AskJaime
Sugar vs. sugar alcohol. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other, nutritionally speaking?
You're on your game, constantly ... flipping products over and checking food labels before you buy.
And one of the things you're looking at is sugar content.
But wait ... sometimes instead of, or in addition to, sugar content you see sugar alcohol!
Is this a good thing? A bad thing? What's the difference?
In this episode, I give my thoughts.
#JaimeRDLD #Dietitian
(Run time: 5:34)
Learn more about Jaime's FAB 14 Nutrition Re-boot: https://www.fab14nutrition.com/fab14
Schedule a nutrition consultation with #JaimeRDLD: https://www.functionalelements.net/contact
Learn more about Functional Elements Training & Nutrition: https://www.functionalelements.net